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  Murder in the Midlands - Larry...

  Rita Y. Shuler

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  The full story of the infamous double murder featured on Discovery's FBI Files. 
   
   
    
  In this book, former South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) forensic photographer Lt. Rita Y. Shuler recounts twenty-eight days of terror and shocking developments in one of the most notorious double murders and manhunts in South Carolina history. 
   
   
    
  Shuler shares her own personal interactions with some of the key players in this famous manhunt and investigation. Also included are Bell's chilling calls from area phone booths to the Smith family, along with his disconcerting interviews and bizarre actions in the courtroom, which show the dark, evil, and criminal mind of this horrific killer. This is a comprehensive account of the case that has been featured on the Discovery Channel's FBI Files, in the CBS movie Nightmare in Columbia County, and on Court TV's Forensic Files.

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  Beyond Piggly Wiggly - Inventing...

  Lisa C. Tolbert

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  Patented in 1917, Piggly Wiggly was by far the most influential self-service store of the early twentieth century. Before 1940 it was the only self-service chain with a national distribution network, but it was neither the first nor the only version. Beyond Piggly Wiggly reveals the importance of Piggly Wiggly in the invention of self-service and goes beyond the history of a single firm to explore the role of small business entrepreneurs who invented the first self-service stores in a grassroots social process. 
   
   
   
  During the 1920s and 1930s a minority of enterprising grocers experimented with a wide variety of (sometimes wacky) design ideas for automating shopping. They created specialized stores designed as enclosed retail systems that went far beyond open display techniques to construct unique physical and psychological advantages for automating salesmanship. Beyond Piggly Wiggly offers the first perspective on the national scale of experimentation and connects the southern Jim Crow origins of self-service to the national history of this mass retailing method. Empirical analysis of store arrangements demonstrates how small stores that have previously been overlooked or undervalued as quaint anomalies were integral to the creation of supermarkets. Ultimately, self-service was more than a business decision; it was a fundamentally new social practice.

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  How to Choose Children’s Toys...

  Owen Jones

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  This comprehensive manual is designed to assist parents, guardians, and caregivers to tackle the often overwhelming task of selecting toys for children. With an array of options available, ranging from traditional favourites to the latest trends, it can be challenging to make informed decisions that prioritise both fun and developmental benefits.  
  This guide aims to demystify the toy-buying process by offering practical advice and insights. From understanding age-appropriate choices to considering safety, educational value, and durability, each aspect of toy selection is explored in detail.  
  By equipping adults with the knowledge and tools necessary to make thoughtful choices, we hope to enhance children’s play experiences and support their overall development.  
  Come with us as we explore the world of children’s toys and empower caregivers to create enriching play environments that foster creativity, learning, and joy.

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  Armenia History - A Short Guide...

  History Retold

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  Are you looking for a short guide to the history of Armenia? Look no further!  
  This book is a perfect way to get acquainted with Armenia and its history. 
  This audiobook offers an overview of the country and its geography, agriculture, industries, and economy. It then looks at the government and society, and the cultural life in Armenia.  
  From there, it goes into the history of Armenia from ancient times through the ages to the present day. It covers important rulers and occupations, such as Iran, the Ottoman Empire, and the Byzantine Empire. The audiobook is rounded off with the Velvet Revolution and Nikol Pashinyan's government.  
  This audiobook is the perfect way to start exploring Armenia and its history. It's concise, comprehensive, and easy to follow, making it ideal for both beginner and more experienced readers.  
  So don't wait - grab your copy of "Armenia History: A Short Guide About Armenia and its History" today and start your journey into Armenia's past!

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  Masters of Mayhem - Lawrence of...

  James Stejskal

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  Striking where the enemy is weakest and melting away into the darkness before he can react. Never confronting a stronger force directly, but using audacity and surprise to confound and demoralize an opponent. Operations driven by good intelligence, area knowledge, mobility, speed, firepower, and detailed planning, and executed by a few specialists with indigenous warriors—this is unconventional warfare. 
   
   
   
  T. E. Lawrence was one of the earliest practitioners of modern unconventional warfare. His tactics and strategies were used by men like Mao and Giap in their wars of liberation. Both kept Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom close at hand. This book examines the creation of the "Hedgehog" force, looks at the formation of armored car sections and other units, and focuses on the Hejaz Operations Staff, the Allied officers and men who took Lawrence's idea and prosecuted it against the Ottoman Turkish army, assisting Field Marshal Allenby to achieve victory in 1918. 
   
   
   
  Stejskal concludes with an examination of how Hedgehog influenced special operations and unconventional warfare, including Field Marshal Wavell, the Long Range Desert Group, and David Stirling's SAS.

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  Victory for the Axis - How World...

  Marcus Draysun

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  World War II was a conflict shaped by countless strategic decisions, moments of chance, and pivotal battles. While the Axis powers achieved stunning victories in the early years, several key turning points ultimately led to their downfall. But what if just a few of these moments had played out differently? Could the Axis have secured victory? 
  One of the most significant turning points was the Battle of Britain. After the fall of France in 1940, Germany stood at the doorstep of the United Kingdom, preparing for a possible invasion. The Luftwaffe launched a fierce aerial assault, aiming to cripple British defenses and force a surrender. However, the Royal Air Force, supported by radar technology and an unyielding civilian spirit, held firm. If the Luftwaffe had adjusted its strategy—focusing more on airfields instead of shifting to city bombings—the RAF might have been overwhelmed. A weakened Britain could have been forced to negotiate peace, removing a major Allied power from the war. 
  Another crucial moment came with Operation Barbarossa, Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Hitler’s decision to open an Eastern Front spread Axis forces thin and underestimated Soviet resilience. If the invasion had started earlier in the year, avoiding the brutal Russian winter, German forces might have reached Moscow before Soviet reinforcements stabilized the front. Additionally, had Germany prioritized capturing Soviet oil fields in the Caucasus over direct assaults on major cities, the Wehrmacht could have sustained its war machine much longer. A Soviet collapse would have left Germany dominant in Europe, free to shift its focus elsewhere.

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